Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4
Date: 2025-01-14 15:00:00 (2 weeks from now)
Lots: 1152
Total starting: $ 3,093,540.00
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Auction Summary
La subasta "Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4", programada para el 14 de enero de 2025, presenta una impresionante colección de 1152 lotes, destacando monedas de diversas épocas y regiones. Entre las piezas más notables se encuentra un estater de plata de Arkadia, datado entre 360-350 a.C., que muestra un magnífico retrato de Deméter y Hermes, con un precio estimado de 180,000 USD. También se destaca un denario de Bruto, famoso por conmemorar el asesinato de Julio César, que se ofrece por 150,000 USD, siendo considerado uno de los más icónicos de la numismática romana. Otro ejemplar notable es un estater de oro de Nektanebo II de Egipto, que representa un caballo y un collar jeroglífico, con un precio de 60,000 USD. Además, se presenta un dekadrachm de Siracusa, que es considerado uno de los más bellos de la antigüedad, con un precio de 60,000 USD. Estas monedas no solo son valiosas por su rareza y belleza, sino que también representan momentos significativos de la historia antigua, lo que las convierte en piezas de gran interés para coleccionistas y estudiosos.
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PAMPHYLIA, Aspendos. Circa 330/25-300/250 BC. AR Stater (23.5mm, 10.58 g, 12h). Two wrestlers grappling; ΠO between, below / Slinger in throwing stance right; EΣTFEΔIIY to left; to right, forepart of horse right above monogram; all within dotted square border. Tekin Series 5; SNG BN 110 (same dies); SNG von Aulock 4571 var. (monogram). Faintly toned. Near EF.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group inventory 926179 (May 2012); Heritage 3019 (26 April 2012), lot 23162.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group inventory 926179 (May 2012); Heritage 3019 (26 April 2012), lot 23162.
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PAMPHYLIA, Aspendos. Circa 330/25-300/250 BC. AR Stater (25mm, 10.40 g, 1h). Two wrestlers grappling; ΠO between, below / Slinger in throwing stance right; EΣTFEΔIIYΣ to left; to right, forepart of horse right above Phrygian helmet right; all within dotted circular border. Tekin Series 5; SNG BN 110 var. (symbol below horse, ethnic); SNG von Aulock 4571 var. (same); SNG Lockett 3020 var. (ethnic). Faintly toned, light porosity. Near EF.
From the Gerald F. Borrmann (Northern California Gentleman) Collection. Ex Triton XVI (8 January 2013), lot 514.
From the Gerald F. Borrmann (Northern California Gentleman) Collection. Ex Triton XVI (8 January 2013), lot 514.
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PISIDIA, Selge. Circa 400-325 BC. AR Stater (21mm, 10.88 g, 11h). Two wrestlers grappling / Slinger in throwing stance right; [E]ΣTΛEΓEYΣ to left; to right, clockwise triskeles above astragalos; all in dotted square border within shallow incuse square. SNG BN 1915; SNG von Aulock 5243; SNG Copenhagen 232. Toned, small scrape on reverse. Near EF.
From the collection of Major Anthony F. Milavic, USMC (Ret.). Ex Frank J. Novak Collection (Classical Numismatic Group XXXI, 9 September 1994), lot 760.
From the collection of Major Anthony F. Milavic, USMC (Ret.). Ex Frank J. Novak Collection (Classical Numismatic Group XXXI, 9 September 1994), lot 760.
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CILICIA, Mallos. Circa 385-375 BC. AR Stater (21mm, 10.56 g, 10h). Herakles kneeling left, strangling the Nemean Lion on horizontal club below / Bearded head left, wearing laurel wreath; MAΛ to left. Casabonne Type 10; SNG BN –; SNG Levante 154, SNG von Aulock –; Athena Fund II 776 (this coin); Sunrise 89 = Athena Fund II 777 (same obv. die). Faint iridescent tone, struck with worn obverse die, a little off center on reverse. Near EF. Very rare.
Ex Athena Fund (Part II, Sotheby's Zurich, 27 October 1993), lot 776.
Ex Athena Fund (Part II, Sotheby's Zurich, 27 October 1993), lot 776.
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CILICIA, Soloi. Circa 440-410 BC. AR Stater (19.5mm, 11.02 g, 11h). Amazon, wearing pointed cap and nude to her waist, kneeling left, holding bow in both hands, quiver on left hip; ivy leaves to left; to right, Corinthian helmet left / Grape bunch on vine; ΣOΛEΩИ to left, laurel branch to right; all in dotted square within incuse square. Casabonne Type 1; SNG BN –; SNG Levante 37 var. (orientation of leaves); SNG von Aulock 5857 var. (same). Toned, slight doubling on reverse. Near EF.
From the JTB Collection. Ex Nomos 21 (21 November 2020), lot 226.
From the JTB Collection. Ex Nomos 21 (21 November 2020), lot 226.
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STUART. Anne. 1702-1714. AR Crown. Dated 1708 and RY SEPTIMO. Post-Union issue. Second bust, roses and plumes. Bull 1347; ESC 108; SCBC 3602. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 3354689-015, graded AU 55.
From the Michael Casick Collection of British Coins, purchased from Atlas Numismatics, June 2012.
From the Michael Casick Collection of British Coins, purchased from Atlas Numismatics, June 2012.
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CHILE, Republic. 1818-present. Pattern AR 5 Pesos (37mm, 24.79 g, 6h). Santiago mint. Dated 1926 So. CHILE, native bust left, wearing feathered headdress; in right field, [072] effaced from die / Star; 5 above, CINCO PESOS below; all within wreath of brugmansia (angel’s trumpet); So below. KM Pn45. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 6924486-015, graded AU 58.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
The wreath on the reverse of this pattern is not the normal laurel or oak wreath, but rather appears to be made of a brugmansia, also known as the ‘angel’s trumpet’ due to its distinct trumpet-shaped flowers. The brugmansia, native to South America, is among the most toxic ornamental plants.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
The wreath on the reverse of this pattern is not the normal laurel or oak wreath, but rather appears to be made of a brugmansia, also known as the ‘angel’s trumpet’ due to its distinct trumpet-shaped flowers. The brugmansia, native to South America, is among the most toxic ornamental plants.
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Anonymous. Circa 300/280-276 BC. AR Didrachm (19mm, 7.13 g, 6h). Uncertain mint (Neapolis?). Helmeted head of Mars left; oak spray to right / Horse’s head right, wearing bridle, on base inscribed ROMANO; stalk of grain to left. Crawford 13/1; Burnett (OB/R2); Sydenham 1; RSC 4; HN Italy 266; BMC RR Romano-Campanian 1; Kestner 2-3; RBW 3. Cabinet toning, slight roughness, small scrapes. VF.
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CHILE, Republic. 1818-present. Pattern AR Peso (27mm, 9.27 g, 6h). Santiago mint. Dated 1926 So. CHILE, native bust left, wearing feathered headdress / Star; 1 above, UN PESO below; all within wreath of brugmansia (angel’s trumpet); So below. KM Pn38. Iridescent toning. In NGC encapsulation 6924486-015, graded MS 63.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
The wreath on the reverse of this pattern is not the normal laurel or oak wreath, but rather appears to be made of a brugmansia, also known as the ‘angel’s trumpet’ due to its distinct trumpet-shaped flowers. The brugmansia, native to South American, is among the most toxic ornamental plants.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
The wreath on the reverse of this pattern is not the normal laurel or oak wreath, but rather appears to be made of a brugmansia, also known as the ‘angel’s trumpet’ due to its distinct trumpet-shaped flowers. The brugmansia, native to South American, is among the most toxic ornamental plants.
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CILICIA, Tarsos. Circa 389-375 BC. AR Stater (22mm, 10.45 g, 6h). Herakles kneeling left, strangling the Nemean Lion on horizontal club below / Head of Hera left, wearing stephane decorated with palmette between two circles containing large pellets, single-pendant earring, and pearl necklace; TEPΣIKO[N] to left. Casabonne Group J1; SNG BN 235; SNG Levante 63; SNG von Aulock –; Athena Fund II 795 (same obv. die); Gillet 1166. Faintly toned, some porosity, area of die rust on obverse. Good VF. Fine style.
Ex G. Hirsch 275 (22 September 2011), lot 3974; Sternberg XXXV (29 October 2000), lot 295.
Ex G. Hirsch 275 (22 September 2011), lot 3974; Sternberg XXXV (29 October 2000), lot 295.
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HANOVER. George III. 1760-1820. AR Dollar. Struck 1797. Oval countermark on a Chilean, Santiago Portrait-type 8 Reales dated 1795 So DA. Bull 1853; ESC 134; SCBC 3765A. Deeply toned, a few scratches, small flan flaw at edge. Host Good VF. Countermark: Good VF. Rare undertype.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
In the late 18th century, the circulating coinage in Britain was in a pathetic state. Counterfeit coins, both in copper and silver, were the rule, rather than the exception. The Royal mint, rather than competing with the flood of false issues, simply shut its doors.
In 1788, industrialist Matthew Boulton stepped in to attempt to reform the copper coinage where the government would not. A wealthy industrialist and partner of the steam-engine inventor James Watt, Boulton had made his fortune manufacturing other small metallic objects. Using the steam technology at his disposal, he created the first modern mint at Soho in Birmingham. Yet Boulton was initially unable to obtain a patent to strike coinage and instead opened his mint to merchants. The vast majority of provincial tokens struck in England at this time originated from the Soho mint.
Meanwhile, the Bank of England endeavored to stabilize the silver coinage. Taking Spanish eight reales coins, they stamped on them a small image of King George, valuing them at a dollar of five shillings. This simple solution did not fare well with the public, as they were extremely easy to counterfeit. The failed issue spawned a popular nursery rhyme, “The Bank to make their Spanish dollars pass/Stamped the head of a fool on the head of an ass.” The Bank soon turned to Boulton and his steam presses. By 1805, fully struck dollars from the Soho mint could be seen in change.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
In the late 18th century, the circulating coinage in Britain was in a pathetic state. Counterfeit coins, both in copper and silver, were the rule, rather than the exception. The Royal mint, rather than competing with the flood of false issues, simply shut its doors.
In 1788, industrialist Matthew Boulton stepped in to attempt to reform the copper coinage where the government would not. A wealthy industrialist and partner of the steam-engine inventor James Watt, Boulton had made his fortune manufacturing other small metallic objects. Using the steam technology at his disposal, he created the first modern mint at Soho in Birmingham. Yet Boulton was initially unable to obtain a patent to strike coinage and instead opened his mint to merchants. The vast majority of provincial tokens struck in England at this time originated from the Soho mint.
Meanwhile, the Bank of England endeavored to stabilize the silver coinage. Taking Spanish eight reales coins, they stamped on them a small image of King George, valuing them at a dollar of five shillings. This simple solution did not fare well with the public, as they were extremely easy to counterfeit. The failed issue spawned a popular nursery rhyme, “The Bank to make their Spanish dollars pass/Stamped the head of a fool on the head of an ass.” The Bank soon turned to Boulton and his steam presses. By 1805, fully struck dollars from the Soho mint could be seen in change.
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HANOVER. George III. 1727-1760. Proof Patttern CU Dollar (40mm, 6h). Soho (Birmingham) mint. Dies by C.H. Küchler. Dated 1804. GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / BANK OF ENGLAND, Britannia seated left, holding olive branch and spear, and leaning upon Union shield; cornucopia below; beehive in background to left; all within garter surmounted by mural crown; 1804 below. Thick flan. L&S 79; Bull 1956; ESC 164A; cf. SCBC 3768 (for regular silver striking). In NGC encapsulation 6635638-002, graded PF 62 BN. Wonderful chocolate brown surfaces. Rare.
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CHINA, Qīng dynasty. Wénzōng (Xiánfēng). AD 1851-1861. Æ 100 Cash (71mm, 198.5 g, 12h). Fuzhou mint in Fujian province. Cast circa 1853-1855. Xian Feng Tong Bao in Hànzì characters / Yi Bai (One hundred [cash]) in Hànzì characters and boo fu in Manchu script. Hartill 22.785. Brown surfaces, usual scattered marks and scratches. VF.
From the Drewry Family Collection, purchased from George Watson, January 1994.
From the Drewry Family Collection, purchased from George Watson, January 1994.
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CYPRUS, Kition. Baalmelek II. Circa 425/0-400 BC. AR Stater (20mm, 11.09 g, 9h). Herakles, nude but for lion skin tied around neck, in fighting stance right, holding club overhead in right hand and bow in extended left hand; ankh to right / Lion attacking stag crouching right; [L] B’LM[LK] (= “of king Baalmelek” in Aramaic) above; all in dotted square within incuse square. Zapiti & Michaelidou 12; Tziambazis 19. In NGC encapsulation 6327036-007, graded AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5, flan flaw. An attractive example of the type.
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CHINA, Qīng dynasty. Wénzōng (Xiánfēng). AD 1851-1861. Æ 50 Cash (56mm, 96.48 g, 12h). Fuzhou mint in Fujian province. Cast circa 1853-1855. Xian Feng Zhong Bao in Hànzì characters / Wu Shi (Fifty [cash]) in Hànzì characters and boo fu in Manchu script. Hartill 22.794. Brown surfaces, usual scattered marks and scratches. VF.
From the Drewry Family Collection, purchased from George Watson, January 1994.
From the Drewry Family Collection, purchased from George Watson, January 1994.
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CHINA, Qīng dynasty. Provincial issues. Yúnnán. AR 7 Mace 2 Candareens – Dollar (38mm, 12h). Kūnmíng mint. Struck 1907. Legend in Hànzì characters / Dragon flying facing around central pearl. L&M 418; KM (Y) 254. Toned. In PCGS encapsulation 31772825, graded XF 40.
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M. Aemilius Lepidus. 58 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 4.07 g, 12h). Rome mint. Head of Alexandria right; wearing mural crown, triple-pendant earring, and pearl necklace; ALEXANDREA below / M. Lepidus standing left, crowning the young Ptolemy V with his right hand, who stands facing, holding staff with his right hand; T • VTOR • REG to left; S • C above, PO(NF) • MAX • to right; M • LEPIDVS in exergue. Crawford 419/2; Sydenham 831; Aemilia 23; BMCRR Rome 3648; Kestner 3430-1; RBW 1511 var. (rev. legend arrangement). Toned, with some iridescence, minor marks, scrapes and slightly off center on obverse. Good VF.
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Moneyer issues of Imperatorial Rome. L. Hostilius Saserna. 48 BC. AR Denarius (19.5mm, 3.77 g, 4h). Rome mint. Head of Gallic captive (Vercingetorix?) right, wearing hair flowing back and long, pointed beard, and a chain around his neck; Gallic shield to left / Two warriors in biga right: one driving, holding whip in right hand and reins in left, and the other, facing backward, holding shield in left hand and brandishing spear in right; L • HOSTILIVS above, SASERN below. Crawford 448/2a; CRI 18; Sydenham 952; Hostilia 2; BMCRR Rome 3994-5; Kestner 3538-40; RBW 1569. Lightly toned, bankers’ marks. VF. Well centered.
The portrait on the obverse has sometimes been identified as the famous chief of the Arverni, Vercingetorix, whom Julius Caesar captured in 52 BC in Alesia. It is difficult to imagine anyone placing such a dramatic portrait of a defeated foe on their coinage, but it is clear from surviving sources of the period that the Romans had a good deal of respect for the Gauls as honorable warriors. Crawford and Sear believe this identification is unlikely, but the large, distinctive, and carefully engraved head suggests the die cutter worked with an eye toward creating an individualized portrait, rather than a stylized personification of a Gaul. The reverse is also of particular historical interest, in that it depicts the manner in which chariots were used in Celtic Gaul, and perhaps in Britain as well.
The portrait on the obverse has sometimes been identified as the famous chief of the Arverni, Vercingetorix, whom Julius Caesar captured in 52 BC in Alesia. It is difficult to imagine anyone placing such a dramatic portrait of a defeated foe on their coinage, but it is clear from surviving sources of the period that the Romans had a good deal of respect for the Gauls as honorable warriors. Crawford and Sear believe this identification is unlikely, but the large, distinctive, and carefully engraved head suggests the die cutter worked with an eye toward creating an individualized portrait, rather than a stylized personification of a Gaul. The reverse is also of particular historical interest, in that it depicts the manner in which chariots were used in Celtic Gaul, and perhaps in Britain as well.
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A. Licinius Nerva. 47 BC. AR Quinarius (10mm, 0.69 g, 10h). Rome mint. Laureate head of Apollo right; [NERVA downward to left] / Victory advancing right, holding wreath in right hand and palm frond in left over left shoulder; A • LICINI to right. Crawford 454/4; CRI 32; Sydenham 957; Licinia 26; BMCRR Rome 4003; Kestner –; RBW 1592. Toned, porosity, scratches, delaminations, off center on obverse. VF. Extremely rare, only two in CoinArchives.
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IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. Sihtric III Olafsson. Circa 995-1036. AR Penny (19mm, 1.19 g, 8h). Phase II coinage. Imitating Long Cross type of Æthelred II. Dublin mint; ‘Færemin,’ moneyer. Struck circa 1015-1035. + SIHTRE RE+ DY, draped bust left; cross pattée to right / + FÆ REMI N M’Θ DУFLI, voided long cross, with pellet at center and triple-crescent ends; pellets in quarters. SCBI 8 (BM), 64-6; SCBI 22 (Copenhagen), 59; SCBI 32 (Ulster), 54 (same dies); D&F 23; SCBC 6122. Old cabinet toning, reverse double struck. Near EF. Interesting short obverse legend.
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The Pompeians. Cnaeus Pompeius Magnus (Pompey the Great). Spring 48 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.73 g, 6h). Mint moving with Pompey in Greece; Cn. Calpurnius Piso, proquaestor. Head of Numa Pompilius right, wearing diadem inscribed NVMA; CN • PISO • PRO • Q to left / Prow of galley right; MAGN above. PRO • COS below. Crawford 446/1; CRI 7; Sydenham 1032; RSC 4 (Pompey the Great); BMCRR Spain 62; Kestner 3533; RBW 1565. Deeply toned, small die flaw on reverse. EF. Good metal.
From the Michael Rogal Collection. Ex Archer M. Huntington Collection, HSA 1001.1.10492 (Triton XX, 10 January 2017), lot 560.
From the Michael Rogal Collection. Ex Archer M. Huntington Collection, HSA 1001.1.10492 (Triton XX, 10 January 2017), lot 560.